How Do You Clean Sewage Back Up?
Sewage backup can be a nightmare for a homeowner. Plumbing malfunctions typically cause backups, and sewage brings dangerous contaminants and bad odors into your home. When dealing with a sewage backup, both cleaning and sanitizing are critically important. Depending on the size of the mess, the cleanup could take a day or two. Turn off the electricity to any electrical unit within the sewage backup area. Put on old clothes on that you are willing to throw away after cleaning the sewage. Drain or pump all standing water from the area. For pumping, use a submersible utility pump. You typically can hook a garden hose to the pump, place the pump into the standing water and turn it on. Whether you are draining or pumping, you want to direct the water to a drain or pipe that leads to the sewage system. Flush the area with clean water. Drain or pump this water. Throw away all soft-surface items, such as carpets, clothes, bedding and furniture, that came in contact with the sewage. Wash all n
